The role
Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
Full Time – 37 hours per week term time only -Fixed Term to 31 August 2026
Fox Wood is a school and college for pupils aged 4 – 19 with ASD, and with Severe and Profound Multiple Learning difficulties. The school continues to grow and flourish and the governors are therefore delighted to
advertise the opportunity for the right candidates to join our dedicated team.
We have sites at both Woolston Learning Village and at our satellite site on the campus of Sandy Lane Nursery & Forest School. If offered a position we would expect you to be willing to be based at either site.
We are looking for people to join our team who:
Have experience of supporting children with special educational needs
Will be a team player with a good sense of humour
Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
Have high expectations of learners – and are solution focused in overcoming barriers to learning
Have well developed communication skills, both with children and adults
Are willing to undertake additional training
Experience of the following would also be advantageous:
ASD, SLD or PMLD
A general understanding of supporting children or young people with complex health needs
In return, we will offer you: -
Exceptionally supportive Leaders and Governors who are committed to your professional development
An opportunity to be part of a thriving school community where everyone is supported to Shine
A stimulating working environment, where no two days are ever the same!
Warrington Borough Council and Fox Wood School, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as a high priority. The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at
Online searches will also be conducted for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview. These will be conducted by our Office Manager, who is independent from the recruitment panel. This information will be treated as confidential, but may be discussed with Warrington HR and/or flagged up to the recruitment panel in line with our agreed systems and processes.
Please note that these online checks could impact upon our decision to offer you a role within our setting – should this be the case then we will address this with you, and (in exceptional circumstances) seek appropriate legal/external advice. This action is in line with statutory guidance within Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025.)
Key dates
Closing date and Short Listing: Friday 19 September 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
How to apply